SIET(State Institute of Educational Technology)

State Institute of Educational Technology

1. Seminar on
State Institute of Educational
Technology (SIET)
Prepared by:
Gowri Santhosh
Department of English

2. Introduction
•• The State Institute of Educational
Technology (SIET) is an important institution
under the Department of General Education.
•• It was established in 1978 by the
Government of India to promote the use of
technology in school education.
•• SIET mainly focuses on developing
educational resources using media, ICT, and
digital tools.
•• Over the years, SIET expanded into digital
content creation, teacher training, and ICT-
based innovations.

3. Objectives of SIET
•1. To improve the quality of education through
technology.
•2. To create educational radio and television
programmes.
•3. To prepare digital learning materials and e-
content.
•4. To provide teacher training in educational
technology.
•5. To promote innovation in classrooms
through multimedia.

4. Functions of SIET
•• Produces audio-visual programmes for
students.
•• Develops interactive digital content
(animations, apps, websites).
•• Maintains educational TV channels (like KITE
VICTERS in Kerala).
•• Conducts research on technology-based
learning.
•• Offers training for teachers in ICT-enabled
education.

5. Importance of SIET
•• Helps make learning interesting and
engaging.
•• Bridges the gap between traditional
teaching and modern needs.
•• Ensures equal access to quality education
for rural and urban students.
•• Supports the government’s mission of Digital
India and ICT in education.

6. Conclusion
•The State Institute of Educational Technology
is a pioneer in integrating technology with
education.
•By producing digital resources, training
teachers, and making education accessible to
all, SIET plays a vital role in the modernization
of school education.